Police in Germany have apprehended a suspect believed to be responsible for a knife attack in the city of Solingen that resulted in the deaths of three people and left eight others injured. The man was arrested after he gave himself up, according to reports from Bild and Spiegel news websites.
Herbert Reul, the interior minister of North Rhine-Westphalia state, confirmed the arrest on Saturday evening. “The man we’ve really been looking for the whole day has just been taken into custody,” Reul stated during an interview with ARD public TV.
Details about the suspect and the circumstances surrounding the attack have not been disclosed by authorities at this time. However, investigations are ongoing and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
The incident, which took place on Friday night, has shocked the community in Solingen and raised concerns about public safety. Residents are urging for more information about the motive behind the attack and are calling for increased security measures in the area.
The arrested suspect is currently in custody and will likely face charges related to the violent attack. Police are working diligently to gather evidence and interview witnesses to piece together the events leading up to the tragic incident.
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